It is the mission of Ocean County College to foster excellence and a caring environment through its commitment to:
* Offer comprehensive educational programs that develop intentional learners of all ages and ensure the full assessment of student learning in these programs;
* Provide broadly-based student support, starting from our initial contact with every individual student, regardless of his or her unique needs;
* Measure employee attitudes toward the workplace and student attitudes toward the learning experience and make responsive adjustments in institutional strategies;
* Provide a well-designed campus and facilities with advanced technology;
* Address our human resource needs by recruiting and hiring highly qualified people and continuing to develop the potential of each employee;
* Generate and manage fiscal resources to best serve strategic priorities;
* Employ the leadership team to continue to efficaciously address outreach, development, engagement, institutional effectiveness, and a fully realized implementation of the college's vision;
* Continue to reach out to members of the Ocean County community and beyond in order to create meaningful, fulfilling, and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.

Institution Type

2-year, Public

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance learning opportunities

Study abroad

Weekend/evening college

Student Services

Remedial services

Academic/career counseling service

Employment services for students

Placement services for completers

On-campus day care for students' children

Credit Accepted

Dual credit

The acceptance of credits for work experience or military experience are subject to review by the school and cannot be guaranteed.Advanced placement (AP) credits

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Federal Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).